We Have Lost Our Way

The next morning i got up and showered and everything and took Caitlyn to school. I dropped her off and people were looking at her weird, im telling you i fucking hate kids. Later when she got home she didnt seem to be any happier.

"Well this fucking sucks" Caitlyn said, i told her that i was gonna be going to the open house at the school tonight and i was taking her and Jack along with me

"Whats the big deal, i always bring Jack along. After all he is the mother in your life" i said

"Uhm...no im not" Jack laughed

"Mhmm, we call you mommy Jack" i said and he laughed and Caitlyn shook her head

"Dad!. Please lets just go alone the two of us" she said

"No. Come on, Jack is basically your second father. Fuck what people say their just jealous that you have the best guardians in the world!" i said

"Ughhh, this is gonna be a nightmare" she said and went to her room

Later the three of us left to go to the open house, Caitlyn didnt look to happy to be in this situation. We went to her first few classes and it was going fine. Then we went to the art class and went to sit at a table with Camerons mom, there was only 2 chairs.

"Oh. I can go get a second chair from the room next door" the teacher said

"No, its fine. I'll share the chair with Alex" Jack said

"Yeah, were good" i said Jack sat next to me

"Alright" the teacher said and i looked over at Caitlyn and she looked embarrassed

"Shit" i sighed

"So, this semester we will be working on making 3D shapes, we will work with clay and all sorts of other fun stuff" the teacher said

"Remember when i made a dick out of clay and then got suspended?" Jack whispered to me and i started laughing

"Yes!. I cant believe you handed it into the teacher" i said

"It was lovely. Im just sad i didnt get to keep it" he said

"Mhmm, because your mom would love it. She wanted to murder you when she heard what you were suspended for" i said and he laughed

"All the kids in the class are close. Except for a few, but those kids are the ones that seem to get along. Its odd, the loud kids like each other and the quiet ones like eachother" the teacher said

"What the fuck is this lady nuts?" Jack said

"Never the less. This entire class is full of good kids. Anyone have any questions?" the teacher said and Camerons mom raised her hand and the teacher called on her

"I heard that you were having the kids work on group artwork now?. I dont really understand how thats working" she said

"Simple. Two kids to a group, one kid paints and one sketches what they need to paint. Its basically having two kids styles in one project, its very neat to see" the teacher said

"Oh. Alright, thanks" Camerons mom said

"Mhm. Whose mother are you?" the teacher asked

"Cameron" Camerons mom said

"Really?. Hes doing a project with Caitlyn Gaskarth, are her parents here?" the teacher asked and me and Jack raised our hands

"Oh!. Okay. Well the two of them are doing amazingly, im really loving their project because their styles are completely different" the teacher said

"Really?" i asked

"Yes, Caitlyn let Cameron draw and he made giant teddy bears chasing a unicorn. She painted each thing with patches of colors in the same color group. Its really interesting and unique" the teacher said and everyone laughed

"That sounds like somthing my daughter would do" i said

"Yes and i love it" she said

The rest of the night went really well, all her teachers were really nice. Her last class was my favorite because the teacher was just really laid back. After the class was over she asked me and Jack to stay behind.

"I really need to talk to you about somthing" the teacher said, she was Caitlyns writing teacher

"Yes?" i asked

"Well it seems Caitlyn has a hard time in this class" she said

"What do you mean?, i thought her grades were good" i said

"Oh they are. Shes a extraordinary writer. Its just that the girls dont seem to like her much, they bother her" she said

"How so?, i mean i knew girls didnt like her but i didnt really push the subject" i asked

"Well they call her terrible names, make fun of her for not growing up with a mother. Saying shes gonna turn out like you because apparently your gay. Tell her shes worthless and nobody will ever find her attractive or love her, its disgusting to watch" she said

"Really?. Well im not gay and the mother situation is a complicated one" i said

"Of course. I just thought i'd let you know. I mean i send these girls to the office everyime, but i guess they never learn and the principal is kind of a idiot here so he doesnt understand its a big issue" she said

"Thanks for letting me know" i said

"Of course, i also wanted you to know because if she wants switch out of this class because of them she has to now" she said

"I dont think she will wanna, she loves this class" i said and she smiled

"Thats great. I love having her as a student, very well behaved and so smart and creative and talented and just a all around good girl" she said

"Thank you" i said

"Yep. Well have a good night" she said

"You to. And i will talk to Caitlyn tonight" i said

"Okay" she said and i left the room

When we got home Caitlyn went to go do her homework. I knew i had to talk to her but i was nervous, i didnt want her getting upset. Jack came with me up to her room for support and i knocked on the door and just walked in.

"Hey" i said

"Hey" she said laying on her bed writing a paper

"Can we talk?" i asked

"We are" she said

"Can we have a serious talk?" i asked

"Fine" she said

"So i talked to Mrs. Bell, your writing teacher. She said if you wanna switch classes you have to now" i said

"I like her class. I dont wanna leave" she said

"Alright. She also mentioned the girls pick on you" i said

"Mhm" she said

"Why didnt you mention it to me?" i asked

"Because you wouldnt understand, nobody would" she said

"Sweetie if you think its because you think i was never bullied think again. Kids fucking hated me in high school, always picked on me and Jack" i said

"But still its different as a girl" she said

"I doubt it" i said

"It is!. Especially when you have girls talking shit about how i never had a mother and she obviously never loved me. I didnt wanna mention it dad!, especially because-...forget it" she said

"Tell me" i said

"I didnt want you getting upset, feeling like you were a sucky parent for never having mom around more. I dont know" she said

"I hate your mother. I know i did a fucking fantastic job raising you!. Never be afaid to tell me anything like this, i love you more then anything and i could never be upset from somthing you say" i said

"Really?" she asked

"Well if you come home and say your pregnant then i'll be pissed. Other then that, you could never make me upset" i said and she laughed

"Good" she said

"I have a question though. Do you wanna see your mom, like do you want a relationship with her?" i asked

"I-...a little. Yeah i do, as horrible as it sounds because i know you said she sucks. But still" she said and i sighed running a hand through my hair and Jack sat behind be and hugged me and put his head on my shoulder and i laughed

"Alright. I cant believe im saying this. But im gonna call your moms dad, maybe he'll be able to give me your moms number or address or something so you can get in contact with her" i said

"Really?" she asked looking happy

"Yes" i said

"Thanks dad" she said

"Of course" i said and she had this huge smile on her face

"God you look so much like your father" Jack said

"Get the fuck off me" i laughed and shoved him away